2017 House Bill 4185 / 2018 Public Act 279

Mandate clearance when passing bicycle

Introduced in the House

Feb. 9, 2017

Introduced by Rep. John Bizon (R-62)

To require drivers passing a bicyclist going the same direction to stay at least three feet to the left when practicable. The bill would facilitate this by also permitting a driver to cross the centerline in a no-passing zone while passing, if it is safe to do so.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 5, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. John Bizon (R-62)

To remove a provision that would allow less than three feet of clearance if it is still "a safe passing distance".

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Hoadley (D-60)

To allow local governments to impose more stringent requirements and restrictions on motorists passing bicycles.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require drivers passing a bicyclist going the same direction to stay at least three feet to the left when practicable. The bill would facilitate this by also permitting a driver to cross the centerline in a no-passing zone while passing, if it is safe to do so.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018